Dynamo Kyiv vs Paphos FC: football previews & free football betting tips, 5th August 2025

Introduction

Dynamo Kyiv host Pafos FC in the first leg of a UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie on Tuesday 5th August 2025 at Arena Lublin (due to venue arrangements). Dynamo arrive as Ukrainian champions, while Pafos make their debut in Champions League qualifiers following a maiden league title in Cyprus and recent European progress.

Team News

Dynamo Kyiv

• No reported major injuries or suspensions; manager Oleksandr Shovkovskyi is expected to name a full-strength squad.
• Key players like Vladimir Vanat, Mykola Shaparenko and Vladyslav Kabaiev are fit and likely to start. 

Pafos FC

• Pafos report no confirmed absences; their squad is expected to mirror recent matchday selections against Maccabi Tel Aviv. 

Form

• Dynamo Kyiv have won their last three competitive fixtures: twice against Hamrun Spartans in CL qualifying and a narrow 1–0 league win over Veres Rivne. They remain unbeaten in domestic league through 2025 and appear in strong momentum. 
• Pafos FC edged past Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–1 on aggregate to reach this stage. They are unbeaten in their last three competitive games, including a win and draw in the tie, showing organised away form. 
• Head‑to‑head: This is the first-ever meeting between the clubs. 

Attack vs Defence

• Dynamo Kyiv average around 1.8 goals scored per game and 0.3 conceded over their last five matches, with three clean sheets. They have scored nine and conceded three in their last five outings. 
• Pafos FC average approximately 1.0 goal scored per game and 0.67 conceded, with the majority of their recent games under 2.5 goals. 

Players to Watch

Dynamo Kyiv

• Vladyslav Vanat: leading scorer in recent campaigns, high confidence and begins season strongly. 
• Mykola Shaparenko: midfield playmaker with consistent goal contributions and creativity. 
• Ruslan Neshcheret: reliable goalkeeper, credited with multiple recent clean sheets. 

Pafos FC

• Anderson Silva and Jairo: both joint top scorers for Pafos last season and dangerous in transition. 
• Muamer Tanković: creative outlet in attack, likely to be central in set‑ups. 

KickTheBookies Prediction

Predicted Score: Dynamo Kyiv 2–0 Pafos FC

Dynamo Kyiv are expected to control possession, dominate territory and edge a narrow win without conceding. Under‑2.5 goals appears likely given both teams’ recent defensive form, especially Pafos keeping low scoring affairs.

Why this prediction:

• Dynamo are in strong unbeaten momentum, with three successive clean sheets and potent attacking output.
• Pafos have experience but are facing European class stepped up and may struggle to score away.
• Historically Pafos’ matches trend under 2.5 goals, and Kyiv’s defensive solidity reinforces that expectation. 

Betting Tips

• Main Tip: Dynamo Kyiv to win
• Correct Score: 2–0 to Dynamo Kyiv
• Alternative Bet: Under 2.5 goals, no for both teams to score

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